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Rossi-Marquez rivalry returns to spotlight after Acosta's bold declaration

Pedro Acosta’s latest comments may give his new Ducati teammate a dose of PTSD. Acosta will be joining Ducati next season, a team where Marquez has rediscovered his groove after years of struggles with Honda. Marquez had everything his own way in MotoGP, winning four straight championships from 2016...

Verstappen makes marriage admission after signing new Red Bull deal

Max Verstappen has compared his enduring relationship with Red Bull to a future marriage in his personal life, after extending his contract with Red Bull through 2030. The Dutchman committed his future to Red Bull ahead of this weekend's Dutch Grand Prix, and should he remain with the outfit until t...

Jos Verstappen responds to Max's new deal with Red Bull Racing

Jos Verstappen has responded to his son Max’s new contract with Red Bull Racing. The four-time world champion is now tied to the Austrian team until the end of 2030. According to Verstappen senior, trust in Red Bull played a major role in that decision, though he acknowledges the team must deliver i...

Lawson reveals when he got the call to partner Verstappen at Red Bull

Liam Lawson has revealed that he learned on Monday that he would be part of Red Bull's line-up for the Dutch Grand Prix, partnering Max Verstappen in place of Isack Hadjar, who has been ruled out with a wrist injury. The New Zealander will return to the Milton Keynes-based team as a race driver afte...

Lawson reveals timing of surprise Red Bull call-up for Dutch GP

Liam Lawson has revealed that he learned on Monday that he would be part of Red Bull's line-up for the Dutch Grand Prix, partnering Max Verstappen in place of Isack Hadjar, who has been ruled out with a wrist injury. The New Zealander will return to the Milton Keynes-based team as a race driver afte...

MotoGP injury news: Race winners return to saddle after long-term absences

Two of MotoGP’s long-term absentees are set to return to action in Aragon. The injury-hit 2026 season has taken a toll on several riders, none more so than LCR Honda’s Johann Zarco. The Frenchman was involved in a nasty Turn 1 incident at the Catalunya Grand Prix back on May 17, and he’s missed six...

MotoGP injury nightmare eases as two riders close in on returns

Two of MotoGP’s long-term absentees are set to return to action in Aragon. The injury-hit 2026 season has taken a toll on several riders, none more so than LCR Honda’s Johann Zarco. The Frenchman was involved in a nasty Turn 1 incident at the Catalunya Grand Prix back on May 17, and he’s missed six...

Hamilton 'massively driven' to finally win at one of his few unconquered circuits

Lewis Hamilton feels an extra sense of motivation heading into this weekend's Dutch Grand Prix, with the seven-time world champion facing one final opportunity to claim victory at one of the few circuits on the calendar where he has never won. The seven-time world champion finally broke his Ferrari...

Russell and Norris break silence on Verstappen rumours after Red Bull renewal

George Russell and Lando Norris have shared their thoughts on Max Verstappen's recent contract extension with Red Bull, which will keep the four-time world champion with the Milton Keynes-based team until the end of 2030. With Verstappen now committed to Red Bull and speculation over a potential mov...

'My seat never felt under threat and I felt 100% security with Wolff and the team'

George Russell and Lando Norris have shared their thoughts on Max Verstappen's recent contract extension with Red Bull, which will keep the four-time world champion with the Milton Keynes-based team until the end of 2030. With Verstappen now committed to Red Bull and speculation over a potential mov...

Russell gives baby update after engagement to long-time partner Carmen

George Russell has revealed further details about his marriage proposal to long-time partner Carmen Montero Mundt, while also addressing whether the couple are planning to have a child in the near future. The Mercedes driver took advantage of the summer break to propose to his girlfriend, with the c...

Marc Marquez admits one MotoGP rival has left him completely stumped

Marc Marquez has done it all in MotoGP, which still makes him this season’s title favourite even if Ducati don’t have the fastest bike. The nine-time champion went from injury and retirement fears at the start of the season to three wins in four races, and he’s now in the ascendancy. In fact, Marque...

Big news for Verstappen fans: Max leaves door open to even longer F1 stay

With his new contract running through 2030, Max Verstappen has explicitly left the door open for an even longer stay in Formula 1. The Dutchman still wants to end his career at Red Bull and does not rule out continuing after his current deal. A potential return of the V8 engine plays an interesting...

Alonso shares latest on crucial decision over F1 future beyond 2026

Fernando Alonso has once again addressed his future, admitting that he has yet to decide whether he will continue racing next season. The two-time world champion recently turned 45 and may not yet be ready to call time on his legendary and remarkably long career, despite Aston Martin's lack of perfo...

Verstappen drops major admission: 'I was closer to retiring than changing team'

During the media event organised ahead of the Zandvoort weekend to discuss his Red Bull contract extension, Max Verstappen admitted that he had given more thought to retirement than to switching teams. The Dutchman has brought one of the most persistent transfer sagas in recent Formula 1 history to...

Red Bull 'feared' Verstappen's resignation shortly before contract extension

Shortly before the announcement of Max Verstappen’s new contract, Red Bull Racing shared a video on social media showing a startled Laurent Mekies. In the video - intended as a joke - the team principal appeared to read in an email that Verstappen had resigned from the Austrian F1 team. Shortly bef...

Verstappen's friend Bortoleto reacts to Dutchman's new deal: 'It's incredible'

Gabriel Bortoleto has reacted with great enthusiasm to the news of his friend Max Verstappen's contract extension with Red Bull, with the four-time world champion now committed to the Austrian team until 2030. Zandvoort's home hero has brought an end to the saga that dominated headlines for months,...

Bortoleto thrilled by Verstappen's Red Bull renewal: 'It's incredible'

Gabriel Bortoleto has reacted with great enthusiasm to the news of his friend Max Verstappen's contract extension with Red Bull, with the four-time world champion now committed to the Austrian team until 2030. Zandvoort's home hero has brought an end to the saga that dominated headlines for months,...

Verstappen's manager praised after new deal: 'Nice pay rise'

Pierre Gasly believes that Max Verstappen's manager did a good job when negotiating his former teammate's new deal with Red Bull Racing. Ahead of the Dutch Grand Prix, it was confirmed that four-time Formula 1 world champion Max Verstappen will remain with Red Bull Racing until the end of the 2030 s...

Alonso is yet to decide on Formula 1 future: 'We are waiting for his decision'

Fernando Alonso is yet to decide on his future, Aston Martin's Mike Krack said ahead of the Dutch Grand Prix. The two-time world champion previously said that he would make his decision about his future during the summer break. According to his team's Chief Trackside Officer, no final decision has b...

Verstappen contract extension timeline: from McLaren links to new deal until 2030

Max Verstappen and Red Bull Racing confirmed ahead of the Dutch Grand Prix that the four-time world champion has signed a new contract that will keep him with the team until the end of the 2030 season. Here is the timeline that ultimately led to the Dutchman's contract extension. Verstappen has ofte...

From McLaren rumors to 2030 deal: The timeline of Verstappen's contract extension

Max Verstappen and Red Bull Racing confirmed ahead of the Dutch Grand Prix that the four-time world champion has signed a new contract that will keep him with the team until the end of the 2030 season. Here is the timeline that ultimately led to the Dutchman's contract extension. Verstappen has ofte...

Mekies delighted with Verstappen's new contract: 'More history to write'

Red Bull Racing CEO and team principal Laurent Mekies is delighted to have Max Verstappen on board for the next four years. This Thursday, ahead of the Dutch Grand Prix at Zandvoort, Verstappen and Red Bull Racing announced that the four-time world champion has extended his contract with the Milton...

Verstappen reacts to signing new Red Bull Racing deal: 'This is my second family'

Max Verstappen is determined to bring Red Bull Racing to the top after signing a new deal with the Austrian outfit. Ahead of the Dutch Grand Prix, Verstappen and Red Bull Racing confirmed that the Dutchman will remain with the team until the end of the 2030 Formula 1 season. After signing a new deal...